JLPT N4 grammar
が in sub-clauses — Meaning & Examples
Use が (not は) to mark the subject inside a relative clause. わたしが買った本 (watashi ga katta hon) = the book I bought.
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This point is part of the “Relative Clauses & Modifying Nouns” lesson in A Star Japanese. Study it with examples, a quiz, flashcards and timed JLPT N4 mock exams. Free on iPhone and Android.
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Frequently asked questions
What does が in sub-clauses mean?
Use が (not は) to mark the subject inside a relative clause. わたしが買った本 (watashi ga katta hon) = the book I bought.
Is が in sub-clauses on the JLPT N4 test?
が in sub-clauses is taught in the JLPT N4 grammar course in A Star Japanese (lesson “Relative Clauses & Modifying Nouns”), so it is a pattern learners at this level are expected to recognise. The JLPT does not publish an official grammar list, so treat this as a study guide rather than an official requirement.
How can I practise が in sub-clauses?
Open the “Relative Clauses & Modifying Nouns” lesson in the free A Star Japanese app for iPhone and Android. It has examples, a quiz after every lesson, flashcards with spaced repetition and timed JLPT N4 mock exams, with no ads.